Newsletter – July 17, 2026

Dear SFUSD Champions and Supporters,

We hope you are all enjoying your summer and the time away from the classroom. The SF Parents team had a great 4th of July holiday break, but is now back in the office kicking off the busy Back to School season! Sharing just a few updates and upcoming opportunities below.

AB 181 Signed Into Law

While not directly a district update, it will affect our city’s kids. Last week Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation making the biggest changes to California’s TK–12 governance system in more than a century. The new law is intended to create clearer lines of accountability by giving the State Board of Education greater authority to direct the California Department of Education, while narrowing the role of the independently elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction. The hope is that clearer accountability will lead to faster decision-making and a stronger focus on improving student outcomes. We’ll be watching closely to see how these changes affect school districts, including SFUSD, in the years ahead.

Plans move forward for SFUSD’s new K-8 Mandarin Immersion school

At last month’s board of education meeting, the district presented an updated timeline for the launch of its new K-8 Mandarin Immersion school. Plans include the announcement of a temporary location for the school this September, with a permanent location announced in the Spring, and the first students attending the school starting in Fall of 2027. This effort is part of the district’s broader work to evaluate its school portfolio and ensure programs better reflect family demand while attracting, retaining, and supporting students across San Francisco. Read more details on the district website here.

Join SF Parents!

Become a member of SF Parents and invest in stronger public schools for every student in San Francisco. Your membership directly supports our work to inform families, elevate parent voices, and advocate for policies that improve student outcomes across SFUSD. As a member, you’ll stay connected to what’s happening in our schools, receive opportunities to take action, connect with other families, and participate in advocacy, volunteer, and leadership opportunities that fit your interests. Together, our members create a stronger, more influential voice for students and families. Ready to get involved? Email geri@sfparents.org to learn more about becoming a member, our campaigns, and additional volunteer opportunities.

Help Shape How San Francisco Invests in Children & Families

The Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families (DCYF) is recruiting community members to serve on the Children and Youth Fund Oversight and Advisory Committee (OAC), which helps oversee the City’s Children and Youth Fund and makes recommendations on how funding should support children, youth, and families. If you’re a parent, caregiver, educator, youth advocate, or community member who wants to help shape these investments, we encourage you to apply. 

Volunteer for Classroom Setup with SF Ed Fund

Have a little free time available on 8/14 to help teachers? Join SF Ed Fund for their Back to School Setup on Friday, August 14th! Tasks can include organizing supplies, decorating, and setting up learning spaces. It’s a great way to support SF public schools and make sure students and teachers start the year strong. Shifts take place from 9am-12pm and 1-4pm across 30 priority schools across the city. Click here to register! Please spread the word!

Share this newsletter with a friend!

Do you have a friend or family member new to SFUSD? Encourage them to sign up for our newsletter. Throughout the year we are your primary source for SFUSD updates, with a perspective focused on kids first. We also share resources and opportunities – and we’d love to get to know all of our new SFUSD families. Forward this to your friends and tell them to sign up for our newsletter here!

We hope you all enjoy the rest of your summer break, and we will be back with resources and back to school news in the coming weeks!

In partnership,
Nichole & the SF Parents Team

Don’t forget to check out the Our 415 Program, led by the San Francisco Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families (DCYF). Our415 is your source for everything San Francisco has for young people and families. It’s your one-stop-shop for programs and resources from the City and County of San Francisco and its nonprofit partners. For more information, visit the Our 415 website at www.our415.org.

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